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Published 3:31 pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2013

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association is urging New Yorkers to pay special attention to the skin on both the top and bottom of their feet. While harmful sun rays may be the primary cause of skin cancers, skin cancers of the feet are more often related to viruses.

Basal cell cancers may appear as pearly white bumps or oozy patches. Squamous cell carcinoma can begin as a small scaly bump, which may appear inflamed. There can be cracking or bleeding.

Visit NYSPMA.org and click on the "find a podiatrist" button or call 866-996-4400.